Staff predictions: Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Xs and Omar: The Dolphins Need Team Leadership (11/6/13)

Xs and Omar: The Dolphins Need Team Leadership (11/6/13)

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Dave HydeSports ColumnistPrediction:Dolphins 24, Bucs 10Comment: Anyone who thought the never-ending controversy would sink the Dolphins season might be surprised. In fact, this seems to have the opposite affect emotionally. I've never seen a locker room so united in anger over an issue.

Greg LeeSports EditorPrediction: Dolphins 27, Bucs 10Comment: Expect the Dolphins to shake off mounds of controversy in battle of the "Team Turmoil Bowl" of South Florida.

Omar KellyDolphins Writer/ColumnistPrediction: Dolphins 28, Bucs 17Comment: This game will be surrounded by drama-filled subplots, with the Dolphins having more troubles and issues than Tampa Bay. On the field, the Dolphins should be able to apply heavy pressure on Bucs rookie QB Mike Glennon.

Keven LernerOnline Sports EditorPrediction: Dolphins 23, Bucs 20Comment: Can the Dolphins rally in the midst of all their turmoil surrounding the Jonathan Martin bullying case? Yes. But game should be closer than people think. The Bucs have lost four games in final 89 seconds of regulation or overtime. They blew a 21-0 lead before falling at Seattle in OT last week.

Chris PerkinsDolphins WriterPrediction: Dolphins 20, Bucs 10Comment: It's hard to believe the Dolphins have been totally focused this week. But they'll take care of business. The 0-8 Bucs have been dealing with distractions all season, including the messy handling of the release of quarterback Josh Freeman to speculation about the future of coach Greg Schiano.

Steve SvekisMultimedia ReporterPrediction: Dolphins 26, Bucs 10Comment: Dangerous prediction with the massive distractions enveloping the Dolphins, but the Bucs - also filled with internal strife -are one of the three worst teams in the NFL and are coming off a disastrous loss in Seattle, where they blew a 21-0 lead to remain winless. With Cameron Wake back, the defense can again be dominant. There are no Giovani Bernards or A.J. Greens in Tampa.